Dating : Vintage. br>
Province : Indian. br>
Made : Made of heavy iron , hand hammered and hand chisel. Yellowish color is not paint but yellow antique looking. br>
Front Plate : Has medallions comprising of flower motifs. The front plate collar has been engraved to look necklace.br>
Back plate : Has hand engraved 2 flying horse figures and medallions comprising of flower motifs.br>
Documented : Such plates were used during war at India ,between Mughal warriors and Queen of Jhansi state ( INDIA) warriors. br>
The war was led by Queen of JHANSI state , her name was RANI LAXMI BAI ( photo shown ), can be seen her biography at web http://wikipedia.com . br>
The war period was during 1855 to 1860.br>
This war is well covered in war history of world.br>
The images shown of RANI laxmi bai in not included in auction. br>
Measurement : It measures about 19 inches high and 15 inches wide.br>
Both plates has heavy cushion padding of cotton and cloth & has cotton belts to hold. br>
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